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How APTN lumi’s The Feather News took flight
Creator Ryan Moccasin and producer, writer and host Shawn Cuthand discuss Saskatchewan’s growing film sector ahead of their series’ Feb. 14 premiere.
SODEC chooses 14 docs for production funding
Les Productions des Films de l’Autre and the National Film Board of Canada are among those with two docs apiece on the list.
Guru Studio teams with Future Today for FAST channel
The new channel will deliver content from True and the Rainbow Kingdom across Future Today’s affiliated CTV and OTT platforms.
CRTC dismisses Bell Media complaint against Videotron
The Commission has also requested that the companies resolve negotiations without requiring third party interference.
Cineplex nearly doubles revenue, attendance in fiscal 2022
The Canadian theatre chain also reported record box office revenue derived from premium formats such as AVX and VIP.
Corus expands Pamela Anderson deal with new cooking series
Pamela’s Cooking with Love is expected to launch on Food Network Canada in 2024.
CSAs ’23: Samantha Bee to host as in-person events return
Canadian Screen Week in April will include a series of awards shows, culminating in a CBC broadcast show hosted by Bee.
Deals: 9 Story Distribution, Media Ranch, WildBrain, Blue Ant
9 Story Distribution International has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Treehouse Republic and Turnip and Duck’s Atom Town, plus more.
Filipina-Canadian director Thea Loo rolls on debut feature doc
No More Productions’ Inay will be filmed in Ontario and British Columbia, with a broadcast set for Knowledge Network in summer 2024.
Catherine Tait discusses Bill C-11, future of CBC/Radio-Canada
The CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO spoke with Playback following her closing keynote at the Prime Time conference in Ottawa.
NSI rebrands program for racialized producers
Access BIPOC Producers, formerly the EAVE On Demand Access Program, is now taking applications.
SODEC launches new program for strategic projects
The new grant offers a maximum of $750,000 per year and follows another recently announced SODEC support program for cultural events, including film festivals.
OUTtv Proud, Shades of Black join Pluto TV Canada
Pluto TV and Fuse Media have secured the first North American distribution deal for OUTtv Proud, and partnered to bring Shades of Black to Pluto TV Canada.
Cineflix Productions promotes Jeff Vanderwal to VP, scripted
Vanderwal will report to Cineflix Productions’ president and head of content J.C. Mills.
Future of Cancon, IP ownership lead Prime Time talks in Ottawa
Discussions around the impact of Bill C-11 were in full swing across the way from where senators completed their third reading of the bill.
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